Poetry Workshop: Ekphrasis Vision with John Brantingham
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Poetry Workshop: Ekphrasis Vision
Join John Brantingham, professor emeritus of creative writing for a free poetry workshop on how to write Ekphrasis (poetry and prose about works of art) and how to get a keener sense of interpreting a work of art. Brantingham will demonstrate how to break down artworks into their compositional design elements and principles to further our understanding of content and meaning to gain and new approach to your writing.
Brantingham will provide prompts and discuss writing techniques to give writers and poets new tools to broaden their ekphrastic vocabulary.
To register, email johnmbrantingham@gmail.com. In the subject line write, “Poetry Workshop”.
This event is held in person and virtually. Link will be provided after registration.

This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Poetry Workshop: Ekphrasis Vision with John Brantingham
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00
Join John Brantingham, professor emeritus of creative writing for a free poetry workshop on how to write Ekphrasis (poetry and prose about works of art) and how to get a keener sense of interpreting a work of art. Brantingham will demonstrate how to break down artworks into their compositional design elements and principles to further our understanding of content and meaning to gain and new approach to your writing.
Brantingham will provide prompts and discuss writing techniques to give writers and poets new tools to broaden their ekphrastic vocabulary.
To register, email johnmbrantingham@gmail.com. In the subject line write, “Poetry Workshop”.
This event is held in person and virtually. Link will be provided after registration.

This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Nighttime Story Hour
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00
“Father’s Day”
Dino Daddy Card
Create a card for Dad or Grandpa
Children will gain the building blocks to early literacy through talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Participate in stories, songs and learning. Craft or take away activity for extended learning. Program is designed for ages 2 to PreK. All ages are welcome.
Registration is Required. Space is Limited.
For ages birth and up. Parent/Caregiver must stay with child(ren).
Light snacks will be available.
DUE TO T-BALL, JUNE EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY

*craft from Simple Everyday Mom
